The Stunt Driver star Jay Baruchel says Canadians in film industry can 'punch above our weight'
As tensions between Canada and the U.S. creep into the film industry, Jay Baruchel is more than confident his country can stand toe to toe with its southern neighbour. He’s one of a number of Canadian actors sharing their love of the country’s film industry and Canada in general on the TIFF red carpet after […]
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile. Source link
From rundown units to luxury estates: The Bathla family wealth trail
As Bathla was being buried under mounting debts, the family behind it amassed a portfolio of luxury properties. Source link
Céline Dion's return to the stage draws thousands of ecstatic fans to Plenitude Arena
Thousands of devoted fans flocked to the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Saturday as Celine Dion returned to the stage for her first full concert in six years, opening a sellout Paris residency after a battle with a rare neurological disorder sidelined her career. Source link
Theatre audiences still show up. So why do so many shows fail to make money?
Recent cancellations of major musical theatre productions, including Waitress and Beetlejuice, have raised an obvious question: has Australian theatre become too expensive? Source link
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
Amodei’s call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide. Source link
Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes. Source link
Elk involved in nearly two-thirds of aggressive encounters in national parks, study finds
Researchers analyzed Parks Canada data collected from 2010 to 2023 on aggressive wildlife encounters and what people were doing when they occurred. The researchers found that quiet activities like hiking, walking and sightseeing were when many encounters occurred. Source link
Airborne algae: Scientists near Lake Erie study health impacts on people
So far, the American-led research has tracked roughly 200 people connected to Lake Erie coastal communities. Source link
Notes From Evictionland
Jessica Field Eviction is practically baked into the way Britain manages its tenanted homes. Here how it played out—over and over again—for my parents. The post Notes From Evictionland appeared first on The Nation. Source link